SAP PP/QM Functional Lead
First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Role : SAP PP/QM Functional Lead
Job Description :
We are looking for an experienced SAP PP/QM Functional Lead to own the PP/QM workstream across SAP implementation and transformation programmes. The role requires strong functional expertise combined with the ability to lead solution design, business workshops, testing and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Own the SAP PP/QM functional workstream from requirement gathering through go-live.
- Lead business workshops and convert manufacturing requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
- Drive fit-gap analysis, process mapping and solution design.
- Lead configuration and validation of PP/QM processes across manufacturing scenarios.
- Design solutions covering production planning, production execution and quality management.
- Ensure appropriate solutions for Discrete, PP-PI and Repetitive Manufacturing.
- Design planning solutions covering MTS and MTO strategies.
- Lead integration design across PP/QM, MM, SD and FI/CO.
- Guide the adoption of S/4HANA capabilities including MRP Live, Fiori and embedded QM.
- Review functional specifications and coordinate with ABAP and technical teams on RICEFW objects.
- Lead SIT, UAT and defect management activities.
- Own cutover planning, business readiness and go-live support for the PP/QM track.
- Identify process improvements and recommend SAP best practices.
- Review deliverables prepared by consultants and ensure functional quality.
- Mentor junior and senior consultants and provide functional direction to the team.
- Act as the primary functional interface between business stakeholders and the technical/project teams.
Required Skills :
- 10+ years of SAP PP/QM experience.
- Strong experience leading SAP PP/QM implementations.
- Experience with at least one complete S/4HANA lifecycle implementation.
- Strong expertise across production planning and quality management.
- Experience across Discrete, Process and Repetitive Manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of MTS/MTO planning strategies.
- Excellent understanding of integration with MM, SD and FI/CO.
- Strong experience with fit-gap analysis, blueprinting and functional design.
- Experience with S/4HANA innovations including MRP Live and Fiori.
- Strong SIT/UAT, cutover and go-live experience.
- Proven experience mentoring consultants and managing functional workstreams.
Good to Have :
- Experience in global S/4HANA transformation programmes.
- Greenfield and brownfield implementation experience.
- SAP PP/QM certification.
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams and senior business stakeholders
Skills
SAP PP, SAP QM, S/4 HANA, SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP FICO, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP ABAP, WRICEF